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Spiral Koji Suzuki (Vertical 1-932234-16-0, Jun 2005, $13.95, 281pp, tp) [Ring] Reprint (Vertical 2004) horror novel, second in the “Ring” trilogy. Translated by Glynne Walley from the Japanese Rasen (Kadokawa Shoten 1995). This is dated 2005 but not seen until now.
No Present Like Time Steph Swainston (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-075388-9, Feb 2006, $13.95, 397pp, tp, cover by Christophe Sivet) [Castle] Fantasy novel, sequel to The Year of Our War. First US edition (Gollancz 4/05).
Dark Future: Jade Dragon James Swallow (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-378-4, Jun 2006, $7.99, 252pp, pb, cover by Jaime Jones) Novelization based on the near-future roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Game Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Flame UK 5/06 edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.
Warhammer 40,000: Faith & Fire James Swallow (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-289-3, Apr 2006, $7.99, 414pp, pb, cover by Karl Kopinski) [Warhammer 40,000: Sisters of Battle] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe, the first in the Sisters of Battle sub-series. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (3/06) edition, but only lists prices in US and Canadian dollars.
Enchanted, Inc. Shanna Swendson (Ballantine 0-345-48125-9, May 2005, $13.95, 308pp, tp, cover by Nina Berkson) [Katie Chandler] Humorous chick-lit fantasy novel, the first in a series about magic-immune Katie Chandler and her job at Magic, Spells, and Illusions, Inc. in NYC. This is dated 2005, but not seen until now.
Once Upon Stilettos Shanna Swendson (Ballantine 0-345-48127-5, Apr 2006, $13.95, 303pp, tp, cover by Nina Berkson) [Katie Chandler] Chick-lit fantasy novel, the second in a series after Enchanted, Inc., about Katie Chandler and her job at Magic, Spells, and Illusions, Inc. Katie loses the immunity to magic just as she’s trying to track down a company spy.
Gulliver’s Travels Jonathan Swift (Borders Classics 1-58726-461-7, 2006, $5.95, 264pp, tp, cover by A. E. Jackson) [Gulliver] Reprint (Benjamin Motte 1726) classical satirical fantasy novel.
Sex in the System: Stories of Erotic Futures, Technological Stimulation, and the Sensual Life of Machines ed. Cecilia Tan (Thunder’s Mouth Press 1-56025-851-9, Jul 2006, $15.95, 283 + x, tp) Anthology of 14 stories (four reprints) and one poem about future innovations in sex. Authors include Scott Westerfeld, Paul Di Filippo, and Joe Haldeman.

vii · Introduction · Cecilia Tan · in *
1 · The Future of Sex: a Garden of Unearthly Delights · Joe Haldeman · pm *
5 · The Proof · Shariann Lewitt · ss *
23 · The Book Collector · Sarah Micklem · nv *
51 · Love Will Tear Us Apart Again · John Bowker · ss *
65 · Poppet · Elspeth Potter · ss *
73 · Remembrance · Beth Bernobich · nv *
105 · The Program · G. Bonhomme · nv *
139 · Caught by Skin · Steve Berman · ss *
153 · That Which Does Not Kill Us · Scott Westerfeld · ss Agog! Terrific Tales, ed. Cat Sparks, Agog! Press, 2003
171 · Value for O · Jennifer Stevenson · ss *
181 · Softly, with a Big Stick · Gavin J. Grant · ss Singularity
189 · Pinocchia · Paul Di Filippo · nv *
229 · Hot, Like Water · Lynne Jamneck · ss *
245 · The Show · M. Christian · ss The Bachelor Machine, Green Candy Press, 2003
255 · More Than the Sum of His Parts · Joe Haldeman · nv Playboy May ’85
277 · Acknowledgments · Misc. · ms *
279 · About the Contributors · Misc. · bg *
A Taste of Midnight ed. Cecilia Tan (Avalon/Blue Moon 1-56201-490-0, Feb 2006, $14.95, 186pp, tp) Reprint (Circlet Press 2000) anthology of 18 erotic vampire stories; this adds seven stories.

ix · Introduction · Cecilia Tan · in
1 · Descend · Pagan O’Leary · ss A Taste of Midnight, ed. Cecilia Tan, Circlet Press, 2000
4 · Goddess of the Wine · Kate Hill · ss A Taste of Midnight, ed. Cecilia Tan, Circlet Press, 2000
13 · Waiting for Sunset · Elizabeth Thorne · ss A Taste of Midnight, ed. Cecilia Tan, Circlet Press, 2000
20 · Pale Smoke · Raven Kaldera · ss A Taste of Midnight, ed. Cecilia Tan, Circlet Press, 2000
31 · Would You Live for Me? · Mary Anne Mohanraj · ss A Taste of Midnight, ed. Cecilia Tan, Circlet Press, 2000
40 · The Only · Steve Eller · ss Dreams of Decadence Spr ’99
47 · Initiation Into Club Sanguis · Renée M. Charles · nv A Taste of Midnight, ed. Cecilia Tan, Circlet Press, 2000
70 · Desmodus · Bryn Haniver · ss A Taste of Midnight, ed. Cecilia Tan, Circlet Press, 2000
80 · Tripping · Margaret L. Carter · ss A Taste of Midnight, ed. Cecilia Tan, Circlet Press, 2000
94 · Dream Eater · Gary Bowen · ss Dead of Night Sum ’95
102 · She Who Waits · Catherine Lundoff · ss A Taste of Midnight, ed. Cecilia Tan, Circlet Press, 2000
109 · ...For a Tooth · Elizabeth Coldwell · ss *
115 · Kamchatka Blues · Raven Caldera · ss *
131 · B.L.O.O.D. · Nicky Talas · ss *
137 · The Needing · Ralph Greco, Jr. · ss Peep Show Jun, 2002
144 · Antidote · Lynne Jamneck · ss *
155 · The Curse · M. Christian · ss *
162 · Catacomb Waltz · Reed Manning · ss *
183 · About the Authors · Misc. · bg
187 · About the Editor · Misc. · bg
Full Metal Apache: Transactions Between Cyberpunk Japan and Avant-Pop America Takayuki Tatsumi (Duke University Press 0-8223-3774-6, Aug 2006, $22.95, 241pp, tp) Critical non-fiction tracing contemporary cultural influences crossing back and forth between Japan and America, including New Wave and cyberpunk SF. Forward by Larry McCaffery. Includes notes, bibliography, and index. Duke University Press, Box 90660, Durham NC 27708-0660; [www.dukeupress.edu].
Talbot Mundy, Philosopher of Adventure: A Critical Biography Brian Taves (McFarland 0-7864-2234-3, Feb 2006, $39.95, 302pp, tp) Non-fiction, a critical biography discussing Mundy’s life and works including fiction, non-fiction, and scripts for film and radio. Includes a chronological listing of original publications, notes, bibliography, and index. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com]. [Talbot Mundy]
Tersias the Oracle G. P. Taylor (Penguin/Putnam 0-399-24258-9, Apr 2006, $17.99, 262pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Young-adult dark fantasy about a blind boy oracle pursued by those who would use him. First US edition (Faber and Faber 8/05 as Tersias).
Night Birds’ Reign Holly Taylor (Medallion Press 1-932815-53-8, Oct 2005, $14.99, 514pp, tp, cover by Adam Mock) [Dreamer’s Cycle] Arthurian fantasy novel. Gwydion the Dreamer is given the task of guarding the young Arthur. This is dated 2005, but not seen until now. Medallion Press, 225 Seabreeze Ave., Palm Beach FL 33480; [www.medallion press.com].
Sex and the Single Ghost Tawny Taylor (Kensington 0-7582-1507-X, Sep 2006, $12.95, 229pp, tp) Fantasy romance. A ghost gets a chance to briefly reanimate and try to solve her murder, now nine years in the past.
The Quantum Connection Travis Taylor (Baen 978-1-4165-2100-6, Jan 2007, $7.99, 398pp, pb, cover by Alan Pollack) [Warp Speed] Reprint (Baen 2005) SF novel, sequel to Warp Speed.
Warp Speed Travis S. Taylor (Baen 1-4165-2063-5, May 2006, $7.99, 375pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly) [Warp Speed] Reprint (Baen 2004) near-future SF novel.
Here Comes Civilization William Tenn (SFBC #1223354, Oct 2006, $14.99, 545pp, hc, cover by Rolf Mohr) Reprint (NESFA Press 2001) collection of 25 stories, an essay, and the novel Of Men and Monsters. Volume Two of two in The Complete Short Science Fiction of William Tenn. This is similar to the NESFA edition, except it lacks a price and has the book club number on the back jacket.
Rapture Thomas Tessier (Leisure 0-8439-5558-9, Aug 2006, $6.99, 342pp, pb) Reprint (Warner 1987) horror novel.
Singer Jean Thesman (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240650-3, Jul 2006, $7.99, 281pp, pb, cover by René Milot) Reprint (Viking 2005) young-adult fantasy novel based on the Celtic legend of “The Children of Lir”.
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Dealers Jeffrey Thomas (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-383-0, Jul 2006, $7.99, 398pp, pb) [Nightmare on Elm Street] Novelization based on characters from the movies. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Flame UK edition, but only has US and Canadian prices.
Conan: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Savage Barbarian Roy Thomas (DK Publishing 0-7566-2095-3, Sep 2006, $24.95, 159pp, hc, cover by Alex Ross) [Conan] Non-fiction, reference. A guide to Robert E. Howard’s character as if he really existed, and the places and people of his world. Extensively illustrated, primarily with comic-book art, by numerous artists including Frank Frazetta, Gary Gianni, and Barry Windsor-Smith. Foreword by Todd McFarlane. Includes an index.
The End of Mr. Y Scarlett Thomas (Harcourt/Harvest 0-15-603161-2, Oct 2006, $14.00, 402pp, tp) Literary fantasy novel. A woman finds a book that leads her into the Troposphere, a wonderland or maybe a hallucination.
The Crimson Sword Eldon Thompson (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074151-1, May 2006, $7.99, 537pp, pb, cover by Koveck) [Legend of Asahiel] Reprint (Eos 2005) fantasy novel, the first volume in The Legend of Asahiel trilogy.
The Obsidian Key Eldon Thompson (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074152-X, Jul 2006, $24.95, 516pp, hc, cover by Koveck) [Legend of Asahiel] Fantasy novel, the second volume in The Legend of Asahiel trilogy. Young King Torin seeks ancient secrets to help him overcome the foul spirits invading his realm.
Lost: Signs of Life Frank Thompson (Hyperion 0-7868-9092-4, Feb 2006, $5.99, 173pp, pb) [Lost] Novelization based on the TV show. Copyrighted by Touchstone Television.
Fourth World Kate Thompson (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-897-9, May 2006, $7.95, 330pp, tp) [Missing Link] Reprint (The Bodley Head 2000 as The Missing Link) young-adult SF novel, the first in the Missing Link trilogy.
Only Human Kate Thompson (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-651-8, May 2006, $16.95, 312pp, hc) [Missing Link] Young-adult SF. A teen helps his stepbrother find his mad scientist mother. Book two of the Missing Link trilogy. First US edition (The Bodley Head 2001).
DragonLance: Alliances Paul B. Thompson & Tonya C. Cook (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-4076-X, Oct 2006, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [DragonLance: Elven Exiles] Novelization based on the roleplaying game. Volume two of Elven Exiles. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.
The Cursed One Ronda Thompson (St. Martin’s 0-312-93575-7, Dec 2006, $6.99, 305pp, pb) [Wild Wulfs of London] Regency werewolf romance novel, the third in the Wild Wulfs of London series.
The Untamed One Ronda Thompson (St. Martin’s 0-312-93574-9, May 2006, $6.99, 311pp, pb) [Wild Wulfs of London] Regency werewolf romance novel, the second in the Wild Wulfs of London trilogy.
The Further Adventures of Beowulf: Champion of Middle Earth ed. Brian M. Thomsen (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-1847-1, Nov 2006, $14.95, 259pp, tp) Anthology of the epic saga (a slightly modernized version of the 1892 prose translation by John Earle) plus four original heroic fantasy stories by Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb, Lynn Abbey, and Wolfgang Baur. A partial bibliography of translations and spin-offs in various media is included.

· Deeds of Beowulf · John Earle · nv *
· Beowulf & the Master of His Critics (Interlude 1) · Brian M. Thomsen · lk *
· Beowulf & the City of the Dark Elves · Jeff Grubb · ss *
· Beowulf & the Master of His Critics (Interlude 2) · Brian M. Thomsen · lk *
· Beowulf & the Titan · Lynn Abbey · ss *
· Beowulf & the Master of His Critics (Interlude 3) · Brian M. Thomsen · lk *
· Beowulf & the Attack of the Trolls · Wolfgang Baur · ss *
· Beowulf & the Master of His Critics (Interlude 4) · Brian M. Thomsen · lk *
· Beowulf & the Wraith · Ed Greenwood · ss *
· Beowulf & the Master of His Critics (Conclusion) · Brian M. Thomsen · lk *
· Partial, Annotated Bibliography of the Beowulf Canon Through Today · Misc. · bi *
Novel Ideas: Fantasy ed. Brian M. Thomsen (DAW 0-7564-0309-X, Mar 2006, $7.50, 312pp, pb) Anthology of eight stories that were later expanded into fantasy novels, with introductions by all but one of the authors explaining how their stories and novels came to be. Authors include Gordon R. Dickson, Orson Scott Card, and Suzy McKee Charnas. This is copyrighted by Thomsen and Martin H. Greenberg’s Tekno Books.

1 · Introduction · Brian M. Thomsen · in
4 · St. Dragon and the George [Jim Eckert] · Gordon R. Dickson · nv F&SF Sep ’57
47 · Unicorn Tapestry · Suzy McKee Charnas · na New Dimensions 11, ed. Robert Silverberg & Marta Randall, Pocket, 1980
119 · Hatrack River [Alvin Maker] · Orson Scott Card · nv IASFM Aug ’86
151 · The Gargoyle’s Shadow · Katherine Kurtz · nv In the Shadow of the Gargoyle, ed. Nancy Kilpatrick & Thomas S. Roche, Ace, 1998
175 · Jerlayne · Lynn Abbey · nv Elf Fantastic, ed. Martin H. Greenberg, DAW, 1997
205 · Gilgamesh in the Outback [Gilgamesh; Heroes in Hell] · Robert Silverberg · na IASFM Jul ’86
269 · Midshipwizard · James M. Ward · ss Oceans of Magic, ed. Brian M. Thomsen & Martin H. Greenberg, DAW, 2001
286 · Lost Boys · Orson Scott Card · ss F&SF Oct ’89
Novel Ideas: Science Fiction ed. Brian M. Thomsen (DAW 0-7564-0353-7, Apr 2006, $7.50, 321pp, pb) Anthology of seven stories that became SF novels, with comments on the process by the authors. Authors include Orson Scott Card, Connie Willis, and John Varley. Copyrighted by Thomsen and Martin H. Greenberg’s Tekno Books.

1 · Introduction · Brian M. Thomsen · in
4 · Ender’s Game [Ender Wiggin] · Orson Scott Card · nv Analog Aug ’77
51 · Fire Watch · Connie Willis · nv IASFM Feb 15 ’82
99 · Air Raid [as by Herb Boehm] · John Varley · ss IASFM Spr ’77
116 · Lady in the Tower · Anne McCaffrey · ss F&SF Apr ’59
139 · The Postman [Gordon Kranz] · David Brin · na IASFM Nov ’82
197 · Blood Music · Greg Bear · nv Analog Jun ’83
227 · Beggars in Spain [Beggars in Spain] · Nancy Kress · na Axolotl Press: Eugene, OR, 1991
Underland Mary Patterson Thornburg (AuthorHouse 1-4259-0064-X, Dec 2005, $14.49, 224pp, tp) Young-adult fantasy novel. A girl finds herself in another universe where she is pursued for an object she was given by her missing brother. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.authorhouse.com] or from AuthorHouse, 1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 200, Bloomington IN 47403.
Warhammer 40,000: The Last Chancers Gav Thorpe (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-300-8, Apr 2006, $10.99, 765pp, tp, cover by Andrea Uderzo) [Warhammer 40,000: Last Chancers] Omnibus of three novelizations based on the roleplaying game, in the Last Chancers sub-series: 13th Legion (2000), Kill Team (2001), and Annihilation Squad (2004), plus two stories, and an introduction by the author on the origins of the Last Chancers. Copyrighted by Games Workshop Ltd. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (3/06) edition, but only has US and Canadian prices.

9 · Introduction · in
15 · Deliverance [Warhammer 40,000: Kage] · ss Inferno! #12 ’99
39 · 13th Legion · n. Black Library, 2001
277 · Liberty [Warhammer 40,000: Kage] · ss Inferno! #27, 2001
299 · Kill Team · n. Black Library, 2001
539 · Annihilation Squad · n. Black Library, 2004
Surrogate Evil David & Aimée Thurlo (Tor/Forge 0-765-31615-3, Dec 2006, $24.95, 320pp, hc) [Lee Nez] Native American vampire mystery, fourth in the series featuring Navajo Nightwalker police officer Lee Nez.
Nightlife Rob Thurman (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46075-8, Mar 2006, $6.99, 339pp, pb) [Nightlife] Contemporary dark fantasy novel. A half-human in New York City flees his father and his supernatural allies. A first novel.
Balefire: A Necklace of Water Cate Tiernan (Penguin/Razorbill 1-59514-048-4, Mar 2006, $5.99, 250pp, pb) [Balefire] Young-adult dark fantasy novel, fourth and possibly final in the series. Copyrighted by Gabrielle Charbonnet.
The Moon Riders Theresa Tomlinson (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-084736-0, Nov 2006, $16.99, hc, cover by Aleta Rafton) [Moon Riders] Young-adult fantasy novel based on Greek legend. Myrina joins the Amazon warrior priestesses called the Moon Riders just as the Trojan War begins.
The Tenant Roland Topor (Centipede Press/Millipede Press 1-933618-06-X, Oct 2006, $13.00, 216pp, tp, cover by Roland Topor) Collection of the psychological/surreal horror novel, plus four related stories, and a nine-page gallery of b&w art by the author. Introduction by Thomas Ligotti. The text of The Tenant is the 1966 Doubleday translation by Francis K. Price of the French (1965) original; stories are translated by Margaret Crosland & David Le Vay. A signed, hardcover edition (-07-8, $45.00) is also available. Millipede Press, 2565 Teller Court, Lakewood CO 80214; [www.centipedepress.com].
Into the Labyrinth Roderick Townley (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 978-1-4169-1392-4, Apr 2006, $5.99, 254pp, tp, cover by Stephanie Anderson) [Great Good Thing] Reprint (Atheneum 2002) young-adult fantasy, sequel to The Great Good Thing.
Matriarch Karen Traviss (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-088231-X, Oct 2006, $7.99, 387pp, pb) [Wess’har Wars] SF novel, fourth in the series begun in City of Pearl.
Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines Karen Traviss (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-47751-0, Sep 2006, $7.99, 380pp, pb) [Star Wars: Legacy of the Force] Star Wars novelization based on the universe of the movies, second in the Legacy of the Force series. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.
Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines Karen Traviss (SFBC #1222555, Sep 2006, $11.99, 380pp, hc, cover by Jason Felix) [Star Wars: Legacy of the Force] Reprint (Del Rey 2006) Star Wars novelization based on the universe of the movies. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7419-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Star Wars: Republic Commando Karen Traviss (SFBC #1209454, May 2006, $12.99, 612pp, hc) [Star Wars: Republic Commando] Omnibus of two Star Wars novelizations based on the video game based on the universe of the movies: Star Wars: Republic Commando: Hard Contact (2004) and Star Wars: Republic Commando: Triple Zero (2006); plus one story. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. This has ISBN 0-7394-6686-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

vi · Star Wars Novels Timeline · Misc. · ms
1 · Hard Contact · n. Del Rey LucasBooks, 2004
243 · Triple Zero · n. Del Rey LucasBooks, 2006
583 · “Omega Squad: Targets” · nv Star Wars Insider #81, 2005
605 · Glossary · Misc. · ms
Star Wars: Republic Commando: Triple Zero Karen Traviss (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-49009-6, Mar 2006, $7.50, 427pp, pb) [Star Wars: Republic Commando] Star Wars novelization based on the video game based on the universe of the movies. This includes story “Star Wars: Omega Squad: Targets”. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.
A Host of Dragons Alan F. Troop (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46061-8, Jan 2006, $7.99, 340pp, pb) [Dragon Delasangre] Fantasy novel, fourth in “The Dragon Delasangre” series.
Warrener’s Beastie William R. Trotter (Carroll & Graf 0-78671-328-3, Jul 2006, $17.95, 686pp, tp) Fantasy adventure based on elements of Norse myth. Allen Warrener, suffering a mid-life crisis, joins an expedition searching for legendary sea monster.
Instead of Three Wishes Megan Whalen Turner (HarperCollins/Eos Greenwillow 0-06-084231-8, Aug 2006, $5.99, 150pp, tp, cover by Brandon Dorman) Reprint (Morrow Greenwillow 1995) young-adult collection of seven fantasy stories.
The King of Attolia Megan Whalen Turner (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-083577-X, Feb 2006, $16.99, 387pp, hc, cover by Vince Natale) [Thief] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the series begun in The Thief.
The Queen of Attolia Megan Whalen Turner (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-084182-6, Feb 2006, $6.99, 362pp, tp, cover by Vince Natale) [Thief] Reprint (Greenwillow 2000) young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to The Thief.

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